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CIRCA: 2002
REF.: 14060M
CASE NUMBER: Y990886
CASE MATERIAL: Steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 40 mm in diameter
DIAL: Black with luminescent hour markers
BRACELET MATERIAL: Rolex Oyster No. 93150 with 501B end links and Rolex flip lock clasp
BRACELET SIZE: 7-1/2 to 8 inches
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Time only
CALIBER: 3130
Released in 1999, the reference 14060M with the "M" standing for "Modified" has the revised caliber 3130 with a larger balance wheel, a full balance bridge and the Breguet overcoil. The first generation of this reference, to which the present example belongs to, is a two-liner with a cleaner dial compared to the four-liner Superlative Chronometers and a more vintage-inspired look.
PROPERTY OF AN AUSTRALIAN GENTLEMAN
Condition
Case in overall very good condition, with some light scuffs and very few deeper scratches. Bracelet with light scratches and very little stretch. Crystal in very good condition. Bezel with a couple of small scratches and the insert has two small chips. Case and bracelet have likely been polished. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that there is no guarantee on the future working of the movement.
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